Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-24
WEDDING BELLS

The Nuptials off,. Van sSnEaUzer Jr., OF
TyndaII. and Miss Nettie Van Iassel
OF YsnktoD.
From the Meadville, Pennsy lyania'
Republican, October 10th is taken the
following account OF the marriage of
Miss Nettie Van Tassel, of Yankton,
and !. Van Sommer Ir, of Tyndall, OAK
ota. 1t will be read with interest BY
the brides host of friends 10 this vicini.
ty:
The golden marriage horn echoed
through the parlors OF the pleasant home
of MIR. and Mrs, DR.. Alya johnson, Oh
South Park Avenue, last evening, in
honor OF the nuptisls of Miss Nettie
Van Tassel, sister of Mrs. Johnson, who
gave her hand in marriage to james
Van Sommer, ESQ., OF Tyndall, Dakota.
The psrlor in which the ceremony took
place was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers, vines and potted plants; q
lovely floral pyramid, on the center
table, being one OF the most choice dis
| plays OF the season.
The ceremony WAS performed by Rev.
William Israel, rector of Ohrist Episco-
| pal church, and the bride was given
away by her brother-ln-law, DIR. John
son. The guests consisted of the i'm
mediate friends OF the happy couple,
and. while the affair was devoid of many
the customary digaifisd formalitles, it
was very elegant and pleasant. The
BRIDE was attired in q robe OF rich
creme silk, made en- train, sleeveless
square neck, trimmed in point lace, and
with the front of embroidered chenille
silk, full arm mitts; hair dressed a ID
Pompadour, and diamond ornaments
The selection was throughout, extremely
tasty, yet none too handsome for &C
lovely a bride. The groom is q manly
appearing gentleman and, in his full
dress auit of black, looked worthy of the
handsome lady he had won.
The impressive Episcopal marriage
ceremony was performed, and took plac
at 8 O'Clock, the happy couple standing
IN front of the floral pyramid, in thu
center OF the room.
Following the benediotion by tn
rector, the usual congratulations wer
} showered On the newly made husban
and wife and, later in the evening, tn
company adjourned to the dining room
to discuss o banquet that was fitting t
> SO important and happy ON occasion
F The balance OF the evening was passe
In familiar conversation and socis
a psstime.
The presents were beautiful and son
. of them very costly. The groom
present to his brids consisted OF q fu
evening set-gold necklace, pin an
: earrings, set IN pink amethyst and die
monds. It is o family heirloom, yer
9 beautiful and valuable.
nj OF the bride of whom we write mutt
might be said in praise; she is. as prev
ously mentioned, q sister OF Mrs. job
. son; is o LAZY of high social qualification
and 10 every N qualified TO presi'
70 oyer q prosperous home.
Mr.. Van Sommer, who is comparatiy
ly o stranger in Meadyille, il an .etto
!. ney by profession, and, in e~onnecti'
" with eu extensive real estate business,
n engaged IL practice at his home In D
ly kots.
Is Mr. and Mrs. Van Sommer expect
leave for New York, to-day, from whe
:. they will sail. Saturday, or the steam
10 "Au.ania," of the Cuuard Lime, for +
IN rope. where they will spend the whit
~ and whittier they will carry With tn.
the sincere best wishes Of all who KIN
them.